Epcot is ending its IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth fireworks show after 18 years of lighting up Walt DisneyWorld.

The spectacle chronicled Earth's history with multicolor lights and soaring fireworks at Epcot's 11-country pavilion.

A replacement show is set to debut after IllumiNations' last display, and it'll most likely feature iconic Disney characters often seen at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom.

This change signals Epcot's shift away from its tech-heavy, science-centric origins — which initially came from Walt Disney's vision for creating a utopian city.

After 18 years, one of Disney’s classic nighttime shows is finally ending.IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, the evening spectacle that has lit up Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon since 1999, will be no more.

The stirring retelling of Earth’s origins from creation to community has long been a crowd favorite, performed nightly in the center ofEpcot’s 11 country pavilions. IllumiNations’ final show won’t be until end of next summer, but luckily, its replacement will be right behind it. According toDisney Parks Blog, the subsequent show will “debut immediately” after IllumiNations’ final bow, giving guests yet another reason to visit the parks in 2019 beyondMickey Mouse’s first rideand the opening ofStar Wars: Galaxy’s Edgein late fall.

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What exactly will Epcot’s new nighttime extravaganza entail? No one’s certain, but it’s likely that IllumiNation’s successor will feature familiar characters more often seen at parks like Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom. Disney’s dedication to updating the theme park to be more of a family-friendly destination has spurred a multi-year transformation, marked by the arrival of a "Ratatouille" rideand"Guardians of the Galaxy" indoor roller coaster before Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021.

It’s a significant shift from the roots of Disney’s technology- and science-centric theme park, which grew out of Walt’s plans for an idyllic futuristic city, but fans of the nearly two-decade-old show need not be heartbroken. Walt Disney World’s replacement of longstanding Magic Kingdom nighttime fireworks show "Wishes with Happily Ever After" last year received widespread praise. The forward-thinking, visually stunning masterpiece has since become acan’t-miss part of a Disney World vacationfor its storytelling, special effects, and delightful soundtrack.

It’s all but guaranteed that a combination of similar jaw-dropping features will make IllumiNations’ replacement even more of a spectacle, honoring Epcot’s innovative origins in its design, whether or not a spinning globe cracks wide open at the end.

In terms of technology specifically, we find it no small coincidence that Disneyperformed a drone showover a similar-size body of water for Christmas two years back. Whether or not they are actually put to use, one thing is for certain: 2019 is going to be a big year for Orlando.